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Santa Cruz has been making skateboards since 1973. That’s not a marketing line — that’s longer than most skateboard companies have existed at all. The Screaming Hand graphic by Jim Phillips is one of the most recognizable images in all of skating. But legacy doesn’t automatically mean a brand is …
There are two completely different skateboard products bearing Tony Hawk’s name. Most people buying one have no idea the other exists. That’s why this question is so tricky to answer, and why most of the advice out there is either too vague or flat-out wrong. So let’s sort it out …
You’ve probably been standing in a Zumiez at some point, staring at a wall of skateboards, wondering if this is a good idea or a terrible one. Maybe you’ve seen the TikToks arguing both sides. Maybe a skater friend told you to never set foot in there. Maybe your kid …
You’ve probably seen Element boards everywhere — skate shops, YouTube, maybe even your mate’s garage. The tree logo is one of the most recognisable symbols in skateboarding. But recognisable doesn’t always mean good, and if you’re about to spend your money, you deserve a straight answer. So, are Element skateboards …
You’ve probably watched a clip of Louie Lopez absolutely destroying a marble ledge and noticed he’s wearing Converse. Or maybe you already own a pair of Chucks and you’re wondering if you can just skate in them before spending money on “real” skate shoes. Either way, the question of whether …
Ask around at a skatepark about Meow Skateboards and you’ll get two different reactions. Some skaters will tell you the decks are of great quality and they don’t care what logo is on the bottom. Others will pause, unsure what to make of a brand built around supporting women in …
What if I told you the most important part of your skateboard costs less than a cup of coffee? It’s not your deck, wheels, or bearings. It’s your bushings. These two small and colorful rings in your trucks are the secret to everything. They control how you turn, how stable …
I still remember the first time my son stood on a skateboard. He was just a little older than four, and watching him take those first little pushes was amazing. Over the past weeks, I’ve tested a bunch of boards with him, and I can say the right board makes …
Learning how to jump on a skateboard is one of the most exciting milestones for new skaters. The jump, also called the ollie, is the foundation for almost every other trick in skateboarding. Once you master it, you can move on to flips, grinds, and even ramps. But before you …
Standing on a skateboard for the first time can feel tricky. The board wobbles, your balance feels off, and it’s easy to think you’re doing it wrong. But the truth is, everyone feels like that in the beginning. With the right steps, you’ll learn how to stand on a skateboard …